RedMax BCZ2660TS Owners Manual - Page 12

BCZ2650S/BCZ2660TS 8. Operation ■ STARTING ENGINE OP1 WARNING The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine. 2. Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. (OP1) NOTE 1. When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open. 2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it. ■ STOPPING ENGINE (OP3) 1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute. 2. Shift the stop switch to the "STOP" position. OP2 3. Move the choke lever to the closed position. (OP2) (1) (1) choke lever (2) (2) close (3) open (3) OP3 (3) (2) 4. Set the stop switch to the "RUN" position. Place the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head clear of everything around it. (OP3) OP5 .04 in (1~2mm) IMPORTANT • Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever. ■ ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE • The normal play is 1 or 2mm when measured at the carburetor side end. Readjust with the cable adjuster as required. (OP5) (1) (1) cable adjuster (1) (a) (b) OP4 (1) stop switch (2) RUN (3) STOP (a) lockout lever (b) throttle trigger OP6 5. Firmly grasp (a) and (b) with left hand (OP3), pull the starter knob quickly until engine fires. Release throttle trigger after engine starts. (OP4) IMPORTANT • Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures. ■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED (OP6) 1. When the engine tends stop frequently at idling mode, turn the adjusting screw clockwise. 2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise. (1) (1) idle adjusting screw NOTE • Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed. 6. Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. And restart engine. (OP2) 7. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before starting operation. US-12